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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.36, 419.05 and 265.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.36, 419.05 and 265.53 is: 365.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.36 : 419.05 = 265.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.36/419.05 = 265.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.36x = 419.05 × 265.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.36x = 111,269.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,269.15/304.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.59

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